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A Sweet Slice into Self-Care
During this session we will explore ways in which self care can be incorporated into our everyday lives, it doesn't have to be a grand spa day! As working professionals (especially in the summer time) it's important we take care of our mental health just as we take care of our physical bodies. In this session we will each work on a specific "self care pie recipe" which will include different ways in which we can incorporate small activities into our daily lives. Small tasks such as taking a moment to step out of your office and take a few breaths to ground yourself, taking your lunch outside of your office, or calling a loved one during a break. As you begin doing these small tasks consistently they will become healthy habits.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: EOP, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Maritza Herrera Martinez.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 114 - Classroom.
Behind the Vision: OLLI at Humboldt
Join the Interim OLLI Program Coordinator at Humboldt for an informative presentation about the Bernard Osher Foundation and the national OLLI Network. Learn how OLLI at Humboldt fits into this vibrant community of lifelong learners, and why our program is part of a movement that spans over 124 universities and colleges across the country.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Julie Stewart.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
HoS: 3D Herbarium
Hall of Simulation: Rooted in Discovery, an Introduction to the 3D Herbarium,
Get familiar with local flora at our "3D Herbarium: Rooted in Discovery" workshop! This student-created project is the first of its kind and uses immersive technology to create interactive 3D plant models, transforming how we visualize, identify, and learn about their habitats and life cycles.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Diego Rodriguez-Willie.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Library 201 - Library Open Collection & Study Area.
Twisted Stitches
Come crochet, knit, needlepoint, whatever your current project is, come work on it with likeminded people.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Melitta Jackson, Carly Marino.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 317 - Library Classroom.
Rock'n Humboldt
Gather with other campus and community people and paint rocks! Bring your designs or we'll help you find something. All supplies provided.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cheryl Conner.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
The Electoral College: What and Why?
The Electoral College: What is It and Why Should it be Abolished? (informational presentation),
This talk is presented by the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County. We'll talk about the history of the US Electoral College and why it was originally established. Next, we'll review how the Electoral College has impacted US elections since its inception. Finally, we'll talk about why the Electoral College is outdated and discuss how we can move toward electing the President by popular vote. In the words of the League of Women Voters United States, "Election by popular vote would mean every person is equally represented, regardless of where they live." Come join the conversation!
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS. Responsible Person at Event Name: Anne Hartline, Jessica Schlachter.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Wacky Socks Wednesday
Wear your wackiest, coolest, favorite socks and show them off in the Library Nordstrom Lobby at 1:05pm every Wednesday. Meet interesting people, answer trivia questions, and be a part of L4Humboldt this summer with your socks!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cyril Oberlander.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Library 102 - Gus & Corrine Nordstrom Lobby.
Radical Contingentism and You
This workshop is for anyone who’s ever wondered how things could have gone differently—personally, cosmically, or otherwise. Through speculative thinking, narrative design, and playful exercises, we’ll explore the radical idea that nothing had to happen the way it did, and ask what becomes possible when we stop assuming the world is fixed. Drawing from queer theory’s liberatory insights—which offer tools for anyone rethinking identity, structure, or possibility—we’ll map alternate selves and futures, and experiment with new ways of learning and becoming.
No philosophy background required—just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to unstick reality for a while.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Matthew Camacho.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
HoS: Flight Sim Basics
Hall of Simulation: Let's Talk Take-Off, an Introduction to the Flight Simulator,
Ever wondered what it's like to fly a plane? Interested in getting your pilot's license? Launch your aviation adventure with Cal Poly Humboldt's FAA-certified flight simulator, located in the Library's Hall of Simulation! In this introductory workshop, you'll get hands-on experience with the controls and instruments of a Cessna 182, and learn the basics of getting off the ground!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Diego Rodriguez-Willie.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Library 201 - Library Open Collection & Study Area.
Collaborative Worldbuilding w/Quiet Year
Embark on a collaborative worldbuilding experience using prompts from the card game The Quiet Year. Collectively shepherd a community through the aftermath of an apocalypse with nothing but a deck of playing cards and a blank map. This event will repeat on Thursdays in June and July.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Xandra Gradine.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 308 - Library Learning Lab.
Sound Bath with Sasha
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If you're looking for a new way to meditate, relax, or reduce stress, sound baths may be a helpful option. Participants usually lie on the ground with a yoga mat, blankets, pillows, or seated in a chair and listen to the sound of the singing bowls and other instruments.
A sound bath is different from a normal music presentation in that the sounds are put together in a sometimes unrhythmic pattern to break patterns in the mind. This sound bath will be 45 minutes.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY, CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sasha Wallace.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
HoS: Anatomage Table Orientation
Hall of Simulation: Body of Knowledge - Anatomage Table Orientation ,
The Anatomage table can be used to gain a more in-depth understanding of the anatomical systems within the bodies of various simulated human and animal cadavers. The table is capable of displaying individual bodily systems, simulating various procedures, and replicating dissection operations.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Keith Flores.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 201 - Library Open Collection & Study Area.
1,000 Paper Crane Challenge
Join Us for a Moment of Reflection and Creativity - According to Japanese legend, folding 1,000 paper cranes can bring a wish, recovery, and wellness. Cranes symbolize hope, healing, and peace - something we could all use with everything happening in the world around us. We invite you to take a break from work, connect with others, and help us reach our goal of folding 1,000 cranes together. Let’s come together in a spirit of renewal and positivity, one fold at a time.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jessica Welch.
Friday, July 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Learning in Spite of Technology
This session is for anyone who has ever felt reduced, distracted, or disoriented by the very tools meant to help them think. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to cultivate a mind in a world shaped by automation, acceleration, and algorithmic efficiency. This isn’t a technophobic critique—it’s a space for shared inquiry into how we recover slowness, depth, and attention amid constant digital interference. Come if you’ve ever wondered what discipline means when a machine already knows the answer.
No preparation needed—just bring your experience, your questions, and your tired, brilliant brain.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Matthew Camacho.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Getting Started with Knitting
Learn how to get started in knitting! Session will cover casting on, knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing, and binding off. We'll also cover the basics of gauge and understanding fiber characteristics.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY, ENGLISH. Responsible Person at Event Name: Marianne Ahokias.
Monday, July 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Library 317 - Library Classroom.
Founders Hall Historic Walking Tour
This tour starts at the bottom of the Founders Hall steps.
Join us for a tour of Cal Poly Humboldt’s Founders Hall and explore one of the oldest buildings on campus through old photographs from the Library’s Special Collections & Archives. As we walk around Founders Hall, we’ll compare historic images to today and consider how the campus has changed over the years.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Carly Marino, Nyla Rose, and Gracie Crew.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 101 - Learning Commons.
HoS: 3D Herbarium
Hall of Simulation: Rooted in Discovery, an Introduction to the 3D Herbarium,
Get familiar with local flora at our "3D Herbarium: Rooted in Discovery" workshop! This student-created project is the first of its kind and uses immersive technology to create interactive 3D plant models, transforming how we visualize, identify, and learn about their habitats and life cycles.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Diego Rodriguez-Willie.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 201 - Library Open Collection & Study Area.
Twisted Stitches
Come crochet, knit, needlepoint, whatever your current project is, come work on it with likeminded people.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Melitta Jackson, Carly Marino.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 317 - Library Classroom.
Rock'n Humboldt
Gather with other campus and community people and paint rocks! Bring your designs or we'll help you find something. All supplies provided.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cheryl Conner.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Wild & Crazy Vintage Film Screening
Join us at noon every Wednesday in the the Library Fishbowl for an hour of the weirdest short films ever made! Each program will consist of animated, science fiction/fantasy, experimental, and classic industrial/informational films from around the world. You won't believe your eyes, or your ears!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michel Sargent.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Wacky Socks Wednesday
Wear your wackiest, coolest, favorite socks and show them off in the Library Nordstrom Lobby at 1:05pm every Wednesday. Meet interesting people, answer trivia questions, and be a part of L4Humboldt this summer with your socks!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cyril Oberlander.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Library 102 - Gus & Corrine Nordstrom Lobby.
Humboldt Obon Primer with HAPI
Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. We celebrate our Obon Festival in Humboldt Style with a Buddhist blessing, Obon dancing, Humboldt Taiko performance, our ancestors' tree, kids games, and so much more.
Humboldt Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity (HAPI) Obon Festival organizers will introduce attendees to this wonderful festival. To prepare for the upcoming Obon Festival on August 17, a Bon dancing lesson will be provided by Sensei Craig Kurumada.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Kumi Watanabe-Schock.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl, Library 202A - Authors Hall.
Learn How to Land a Plane
Anyone who has seen the secret life of Walter Mitty imagines what they would do in an emergency. This is your chance to learn what to do if you ever find yourself in a plane without a pilot. Learn how to land a plane. In this 90-minute session you will take the controls of the Cal Poly Humboldt flight simulator and do several take off and landings. This workshop is for people who want to know how to land a plane. This is not appropriate for people who what to learn to get a pilot license.
This workshop will be held at the Flight Simulator in the Hall of Simulation on the 2nd floor of the Library.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Dave Marshall.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
HoS: Flight Sim Basics
Hall of Simulation: Let's Talk Take-Off, an Introduction to the Flight Simulator,
Ever wondered what it's like to fly a plane? Interested in getting your pilot's license? Launch your aviation adventure with Cal Poly Humboldt's FAA-certified flight simulator, located in the Library's Hall of Simulation! In this introductory workshop, you'll get hands-on experience with the controls and instruments of a Cessna 182, and learn the basics of getting off the ground!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Diego Rodriguez-Willie.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 201 - Library Open Collection & Study Area.
Plastics Reduction Discussion
Plastics pose an existential threat to human and non-human health, yet it's easy for all of us to reduce the plastics in our lives. Come share your ideas, creative reuse projects, and tricks to avoid plastics!
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: FM SUSTAINABILITY OFFICE, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Morgan King.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Collaborative Worldbuilding w/Quiet Year
Embark on a collaborative worldbuilding experience using prompts from the card game The Quiet Year. Collectively shepherd a community through the aftermath of an apocalypse with nothing but a deck of playing cards and a blank map. This event will repeat on Thursdays in June and July.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Xandra Gradine.
Thursday, July 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 308 - Library Learning Lab.
1,000 Paper Crane Challenge
Join Us for a Moment of Reflection and Creativity - According to Japanese legend, folding 1,000 paper cranes can bring a wish, recovery, and wellness. Cranes symbolize hope, healing, and peace - something we could all use with everything happening in the world around us. We invite you to take a break from work, connect with others, and help us reach our goal of folding 1,000 cranes together. Let’s come together in a spirit of renewal and positivity, one fold at a time.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jessica Welch.
Friday, July 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Cultivating a Growth Mindset
“Neurons that fire together, wire together.” We develop skills, competencies, and wisdom by having and internalizing experiences that transform the structure of our brains and the way we think. This is the neurological basis of our capacity for lifelong learning. Unfortunately, limiting beliefs associated with what is called a 'fixed' mindset can prevent us from harnessing our natural potential for growth and self-exploration. To solve this problem, we’ll discuss the concepts of growth mindsets and fixed mindsets and explore the simple 4-step H.E.A.L strategy for turning everyday experiences into resources that foster a growth mindset and support deeper learning and learner self-efficacy.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Camille Charette.
Monday, July 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Micro Bakery Taste + Learn
Micro Bakery Taste + Learn with Borges Family Homestead,
Join us on July 28 at 2 PM in the Library Fishbowl for a deliciously educational session with Liz Borges of Borges Family Homestead, a local sourdough and Portuguese micro-bakery. Discover the sustainable side of baking—micro-bakeries reduce waste, and support local food systems. Sourdough itself is a naturally fermented, low-waste process that requires minimal ingredients and fosters healthy, resilient baking practices. Come taste the difference and learn how traditional methods can nurture both community and planet.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Morgan Barker.
Monday, July 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
HoS: 3D Herbarium
Hall of Simulation: Rooted in Discovery, an Introduction to the 3D Herbarium,
Get familiar with local flora at our "3D Herbarium: Rooted in Discovery" workshop! This student-created project is the first of its kind and uses immersive technology to create interactive 3D plant models, transforming how we visualize, identify, and learn about their habitats and life cycles.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Diego Rodriguez-Willie.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 201 - Library Open Collection & Study Area.
Twisted Stitches
Come crochet, knit, needlepoint, whatever your current project is, come work on it with likeminded people.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Melitta Jackson, Carly Marino.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 317 - Library Classroom.
Rock'n Humboldt
Gather with other campus and community people and paint rocks! Bring your designs or we'll help you find something. All supplies provided.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cheryl Conner.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Wild & Crazy Vintage Film Screening
Join us at noon every Wednesday in the the Library Fishbowl for an hour of the weirdest short films ever made! Each program will consist of animated, science fiction/fantasy, experimental, and classic industrial/informational films from around the world. You won't believe your eyes, or your ears!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michel Sargent.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Wacky Socks Wednesday
Wear your wackiest, coolest, favorite socks and show them off in the Library Nordstrom Lobby at 1:05pm every Wednesday. Meet interesting people, answer trivia questions, and be a part of L4Humboldt this summer with your socks!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cyril Oberlander.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Library 102 - Gus & Corrine Nordstrom Lobby.
HoS: Flight Sim Basics
Hall of Simulation: Let's Talk Take-Off, an Introduction to the Flight Simulator,
Ever wondered what it's like to fly a plane? Interested in getting your pilot's license? Launch your aviation adventure with Cal Poly Humboldt's FAA-certified flight simulator, located in the Library's Hall of Simulation! In this introductory workshop, you'll get hands-on experience with the controls and instruments of a Cessna 182, and learn the basics of getting off the ground!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Diego Rodriguez-Willie.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 201 - Library Open Collection & Study Area.
Campus Tree Tour
If you are interested in learning more about our campus tree collection, please join us for a guided tour presented by campus grounds professions. We will highlight trees of interest while enjoying a moderate paced walk around our beautiful campus. Please wear comfortable shoes, and be prepare for erratic Humboldt weather. The Tour will begin and end at the library steps, and take approximately one hour.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jason Sowerwine.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 102 - Gus & Corrine Nordstrom Lobby.
Collaborative Worldbuilding w/Quiet Year
Embark on a collaborative worldbuilding experience using prompts from the card game The Quiet Year. Collectively shepherd a community through the aftermath of an apocalypse with nothing but a deck of playing cards and a blank map. This event will repeat on Thursdays in June and July.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Xandra Gradine.
Thursday, July 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 308 - Library Learning Lab.
HoS: Anatomage Table Orientation
Hall of Simulation: Body of Knowledge - Anatomage Table Orientation ,
The Anatomage table can be used to gain a more in-depth understanding of the anatomical systems within the bodies of various simulated human and animal cadavers. The table is capable of displaying individual bodily systems, simulating various procedures, and replicating dissection operations.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Keith Flores.
Friday, August 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 201 - Library Open Collection & Study Area.
1,000 Paper Crane Challenge
Join Us for a Moment of Reflection and Creativity - According to Japanese legend, folding 1,000 paper cranes can bring a wish, recovery, and wellness. Cranes symbolize hope, healing, and peace - something we could all use with everything happening in the world around us. We invite you to take a break from work, connect with others, and help us reach our goal of folding 1,000 cranes together. Let’s come together in a spirit of renewal and positivity, one fold at a time.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jessica Welch.
Friday, August 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
Music, Time, Meaning, and You
Existentialism: A Conversation About Music, Time, and You ,
Ever listen to a song that felt like it knew something about you? That wasn’t coincidence. That’s resonant thinking—a form of cognition often dismissed as “vibes,” but actually rooted in empathy, memory, and attention.
In this workshop, we’ll listen to two songs—Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ In the Years” (1972) and Magdalena Bay’s “Killing Time” (2024)—written decades apart in vastly different social and technological contexts, yet both expressing a shared anxiety about time, selfhood, and meaning. We’ll treat them as philosophical texts and listen with care, while also thinking about what Yacht Rock represented, and how it's channeled through modern synthpop.
We’ll ask:
What is each song saying about time, agency, and the self?
, What’s the difference between “analyzing” and “resonating”?
, Can music teach us how to think, not just feel?
,
You don’t need to know existentialism. You just need a lyric that lingered, a willingness to listen,…
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Matthew Camacho.
Monday, August 4, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Being Human with AI
A space where folks can explore the ethical and relational implications of AI—especially as it shows up in our work, emotions, and human connections. This is a 3-part series to be held on June 3, July 1, and August 5.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: ACADEMIC & CAREER ADVISING CENTER, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Anna Thaler.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 302 - Humboldt Scholars Lab.
Twisted Stitches
Come crochet, knit, needlepoint, whatever your current project is, come work on it with likeminded people.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Melitta Jackson, Carly Marino.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 317 - Library Classroom.
Pop Culture Trivia
Celebrate all things pop culture with this fun and friendly trivia competition. Participants will form teams and compete for fabulous prizes. All are welcome.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrett Purchio.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Wild & Crazy Vintage Film Screening
Join us at noon every Wednesday in the the Library Fishbowl for an hour of the weirdest short films ever made! Each program will consist of animated, science fiction/fantasy, experimental, and classic industrial/informational films from around the world. You won't believe your eyes, or your ears!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING, LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Michel Sargent.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl.
Wacky Socks Wednesday
Wear your wackiest, coolest, favorite socks and show them off in the Library Nordstrom Lobby at 1:05pm every Wednesday. Meet interesting people, answer trivia questions, and be a part of L4Humboldt this summer with your socks!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Cyril Oberlander.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM.
Library 102 - Gus & Corrine Nordstrom Lobby.
2025 Library Olympics
Go for the gold in a series of friendly competitions at the Cal Poly Humboldt Library. Participants will go head-to-head to try and win medals in a variety of fun events. This session will feature opening and closing ceremonies. All are welcome to participate.
for a reminder!
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Garrett Purchio.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 209 - Library Fishbowl, Library 202H - Helen Everett Reading Room, Library 202A - Authors Hall.
1,000 Paper Crane Challenge
Join Us for a Moment of Reflection and Creativity - According to Japanese legend, folding 1,000 paper cranes can bring a wish, recovery, and wellness. Cranes symbolize hope, healing, and peace - something we could all use with everything happening in the world around us. We invite you to take a break from work, connect with others, and help us reach our goal of folding 1,000 cranes together. Let’s come together in a spirit of renewal and positivity, one fold at a time.
Event Title: L4Humboldt. Organization: LIBRARY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jessica Welch.
Friday, August 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Library 202 - West Window Area.
MES - History
Major Exploration session for History General & History of Religions concentration.
Event Title: MES - History. Organization: HISTORY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Paul Geck.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Founders Hall 181 - Lecture Room.
MES - History
Major Exploration session for History General and History of Religions concentration.
Event Title: MES - History. Organization: HISTORY. Responsible Person at Event Name: Paul Geck.
Monday, August 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Founders Hall 181 - Lecture Room.
Welcome Week: Career Drop-Ins
The Career Development Center team is excited to host Welcome Week Career Drop-Ins. This is your chance to drop-in and learn about the Career Services at Cal Poly Humboldt, the Part-Time Job Fair, and/or have your resume reviewed with a Career Advisor or Ambassador!
Check-In at Nelson Hall East, Room 120!
Event Title: Welcome Week: Career Drop-Ins. Organization: CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jason Garza.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Nelson Hall East 119.
Welcome Week: Career Drop-Ins
The Career Development Center team is excited to host Welcome Week Career Drop-Ins. This is your chance to drop-in and learn about the Career Services at Cal Poly Humboldt, the Part-Time Job Fair, and/or have your resume reviewed with a Career Advisor or Ambassador!
Check-In at Nelson Hall East, Room 120!
Event Title: Welcome Week: Career Drop-Ins. Organization: CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jason Garza.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Nelson Hall East 119.
Transfer Student Dinner
Calling all transfer students: join us in the Gutswurrak Student Activities Center for a special orientation dinner.
Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER, CLUB: TRANSFER STUDENT ORGANIZATION- TSO, ORIENTATION. Responsible Person at Event Name: Amanda.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR), University Upper Quad, Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 222 - Karshner Lounge, University Lower Quad.
Fall Graduate Student Orientation
Learn about campus departments, student clubs, and community services before classes start.
Event Title: Fall Graduate Student Orientation. Organization: ORIENTATION, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. Responsible Person at Event Name: Terri Fisher
Malhaar Thatte
Ash Hansen.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum.
Academic Advising (Cultural Centers)
Connect our vibrant Cultural Centers: El Centro Académico Cultural, ITEPP (Indian Tribal & Educational Personnel Program), ADPI-MENA (Asian, Desi, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern & North African), and Umoja. Learn how advising can support your educational journey and how these communities can offer a sense of belonging, mentorship, and empowerment from day one.
Event Title: Academic Advising with the Cultural Centers. Organization: ORIENTATION, CENTERS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sasheen Raymond.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Library 121 - Computer Lab.
DIY Dorm Decor
DIY Dorm Decor Night! Join us to craft decor for your new dorm room.
All supplies provided, while supplies last.
Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Amanda.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR), Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 222 - Karshner Lounge.
Cultural Center Mixer
Come meet the teams from El Centro Académico Cultural, ITEPP, ADPI MENA, and Umoja! This mixer is a chance to connect with staff and students, learn about upcoming events and programs, and discover how each center can support your journey at Cal Poly Humboldt. Snacks and community await!
Event Title: Cultural Center Mixer. Organization: ORIENTATION, CENTERS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Sasheen Raymond.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR).
Sanctuary/Solidarity Day
A community gathering to recognize the City of Arcata's status as a Sanctuary City.
Event Title: Sanctuary/Solidarity Day. Organization: DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION, EQUITY ARCATA. Responsible Person at Event Name: Fernando Paz.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Off-campus Arcata Plaza.
Orientation Open Boathouse
Open Boathouse (FREE): Check out the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center (HBAC), meet the rowing teams, go kayaking, and learn to use the rowing machine! Sat Aug 23rd 10am-noon,
Open to all new incoming students to Cal Poly Humboldt. Come join Cal Poly Humboldt Rowing and Outdoor Adventures at the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center (921 Waterfront Dr, Eureka, CA 95501)! Activities will begin at 10am and end at noon. A bus will bring students from campus at HGH to the HBAC every 30 min (10/1030/11/1130; we are limited to the number of bus seats per trip). You are welcome to drive yourself. Meet your NCAA D2 Women's Team (2025 Runner Up National Champions, Varsity 4+ Champions) and the Humboldt Men's Crew Team. Interested in joining? Talk to the teams and coaches to see what it takes; you do not have to know how to row to join. We will teach you to row on rowing machines and have some fun competition!
You will get a tour of the rowing facilities and the boathouse home to Outdoor Adventures, Cal Poly Humboldt’s…
Event Title: Orientation Open Boathouse (FREE). Organization: ATHLETICS, CLUB: CREW (MEN'S), OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ashley Donnell.
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Off-campus Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center.
Lumberjack Welcome
Welcome Back Events TBD.
Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Amanda.
Monday, August 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad.
Lumberjack Welcome Day 2
Welcome Back Events Day 2 - Details TBD.
Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Amanda.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad.
Part-Time Job Fair
Event Title: Part-Time Job Fair. Organization: CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad.
Green and Gold Welcome Party
Green and Gold Welcome Party! Celebrate the return of our weekly Green and Gold Days! We will be handing out Cal Poly Humboldt merch!
Organization: GUTSWURRAK STUDENT ACTIVITIES CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Amanda.
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad.
DMSI Men's Circle
The Diverse Male Scholar Initiative will host a bi-weekly men's circle for self-identified men of color (Students, Staff and Faculty) to engage in open dialogue in a safe and inclusive space.
Event Title: DMSI Men's Circle. Organization: DIVERSE MALE SCHOLAR INITIATIVE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Agustin Valdez.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Balabanis House - Social Justice, Equity, and Inc Center 106 - Vine Deloria Room.
Library Welcome Back Open House
Join us for the Library Welcome Back Open House where you'll get to interact with Librarians, Library staff and staff from partner departments that are housed in the Library. Learn about Library services and what other programs have to offer at this event. More details coming soon.
Organization: LIBRARY.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Library 102 - Gus & Corrine Nordstrom Lobby.
DMSI Men's Circle
The Diverse Male Scholar Initiative will host a bi-weekly men's circle for self-identified men of color (Students, Staff and Faculty) to engage in open dialogue in a safe and inclusive space.
Event Title: DMSI Men's Circle. Organization: DIVERSE MALE SCHOLAR INITIATIVE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Agustin Valdez.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Balabanis House - Social Justice, Equity, and Inc Center 106 - Vine Deloria Room.
Exploring Body Image
Join us for a workshop focusing on mindfulness, body appreciation, and nurturing a more positive body image. Will include a guided meditation, journaling, and art projects.
Event Title: Different ‘Food and Body Wisdom’ workshops are being offered throughout the semester. Organization: HEALTH EDUCATION, CAPS. Responsible Person at Event Name: Jo Bundros, Health Education, Jennifer Blair, CAPS.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Harry Griffith Hall 217 - Conference Room.
Graduate School Fair
The Career Development Center will host its annual Graduate School Fair, inviting graduate schools from throughout the country to participate in sharing with Cal Poly Humboldt students grad school opportunities.
Event Title: Graduate School Fair. Organization: CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER. Responsible Person at Event Name: Ann Johnson-Cruz.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Library 202A - Authors Hall.
DMSI Men's Circle
The Diverse Male Scholar Initiative will host a bi-weekly men's circle for self-identified men of color (Students, Staff and Faculty) to engage in open dialogue in a safe and inclusive space.
Event Title: DMSI Men's Circle. Organization: DIVERSE MALE SCHOLAR INITIATIVE. Responsible Person at Event Name: Agustin Valdez.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Balabanis House - Social Justice, Equity, and Inc Center 106 - Vine Deloria Room.
YES Fall Day of Service (2025)
Fall Day of Service is a large-scale volunteer event open to students, staff, alumni, and community members to contribute to Potawot Community Food Garden's annual "Day of Caring."
Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 9:30am-12:30pm
, Projects: Harvesting strawberries, weeding and mulching, native herb garden tending, orchard care. Outside projects only (rain or shine)
, Community Partner Information: The Potawot Community Food Garden is part of United Indian Health Services (UIHS) and volunteers support garden projects that provide healthy food access to UIHS clients.care and more!
, Location: Potawot Community Food Garden
, Transportation: Bus transportation provided for Cal Poly Humboldt students and staff
, Register: https://yes.humboldt.edu/FallService.
Event Title: YES Fall Day of Service (2025). Organization: YOUTH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. Responsible Person at Event Name: Melea Smith.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Off-campus Potawot Community Food Garden.
Banned Books Read Out
Join the Cal Poly Humboldt Library in celebrating Banned Books Week with a Banned Books Read Out on Friday, October 10, 12-1:30pm in the main lobby of the Library. Read a passage from a book that has been banned, challenged, or censored! Bring a book of your choosing or select a book from a cart filled with banned books. Speakers are initially limited to five minutes, however, there is usually time near the end for additional readings. The registration form will be available closer to the event. ,
Not sure what to read? Select from frequently banned books on the curated cart or view lists from the American Library Association website. Read more about Banned Books Week on our guide, libguides.humboldt.edu/bannedbooks.
Questions? Email College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian Garrett Purchio at gap13@humboldt.edu. We hope to see you there!
Event Title: Banned Books Read Out. Organization: LIBRARY.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Library 102 - Gus & Corrine Nordstrom Lobby.